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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 773.76 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 773.76 and 327.92 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 773.76 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/773.76 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 773.76 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 253,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,731.38/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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